On December 26, the Morgan City Police Department was dispatched to a local business in the area of Front Street, in reference to a subject who fell into the Atchafalaya River.
Yesterday, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a bank located near Victor II Blvd. Tyler Damone Thierry, 22, of Opelousas, was identified as the subject.
After a physical altercation, a Florida man was informed that the other subject needed medical attention. Smith-Sawka, 34, of Florida, failed to do so and was booked on failure to seek assistance.